FIFA Chief Referee and Head of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina announced what innovations await football players and spectators at the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

Goal line technology will be used, as well as an improved version of semi-automated offside technology and connected ball technology, he said..

In addition, at this World Cup, for the first time, fans will be able to watch events from the point of view of a referee - using body cameras installed on the judges.

It is noted that to reduce blur caused by the rapid movements of the referee, image stabilization software based on artificial intelligence will be used.

Earlier, the media reported that UEFA punished the referee after the match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

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